Releases https://www.beehive.govt.nz/ en International visitor numbers continue to climb https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/international-visitor-numbers-continue-climb New data out today shows tourism is continuing its positive trajectory, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:40:32 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127619 The Point Mission Bay Retirement Village Fast-tracked https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/point-mission-bay-retirement-village-fast-tracked The Point Mission Bay retirement village project in Auckland has been granted Fast-track approval. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:01:10 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127618 New District Court Judges appointed https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-district-court-judges-appointed Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of 4 new District Court Judges. The appointees will take up their roles in July and October, filling vacancies at the Dunedin, Timaru and Auckland Courts. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:53:27 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127617 Celebrating New Zealand’s native forest champs https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/celebrating-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-native-forest-champs Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today congratulated the winners of the 2026 Growing Native Forests Champions Awards at Fieldays. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:47:23 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127616 Backing Young Farmers https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/backing-young-farmers The Government is supporting the next generation of young farmers, growers, and rural leaders by backing NZ Young Farmers’ national network of clubs, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:01:15 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127615 Game Animal Council appointees confirmed https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/game-animal-council-appointees-confirmed Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has confirmed four new appointments to the Game Animal Council, including a new Chair. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:52:27 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127614 Strengthening the future of NZ forestry https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/strengthening-future-nz-forestry New Zealand’s forestry sector is set to benefit from sensible regulation to help meet environmental obligations whilst lowering the cost of compliance, Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:48 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127612 NZ Pine brand launched to support Kiwis wood exports https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/nz-pine-brand-launched-support-kiwis-wood-exports A partnership between the Government and the forestry and wood processing sector will result in the new ‘NZ Pine’ brand. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:02:54 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127613 Government backs AI support for small business https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-backs-ai-support-small-business New Zealand's small businesses are getting a boost of AI-powered support to unlock new growth opportunities with new Government funding announced today. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:33:56 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127611 Boosting returns for Kiwi wool growers https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/boosting-returns-kiwi-wool-growers A partnership between Government and industry will help turn New Zealand strong wool into high-value cutting-edge products and boost returns for growers. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:12:59 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127609